Maytag W10123240, W10276988A manual Microwave Oven Care, Troubleshooting, General Cleaning

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR

The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.

Cleaning Method:

■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad:

Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Heavy soil

■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Odors

■Lemon juice or vinegar:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.

TURNTABLE

Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place.

Cleaning Method:

■Mild cleanser and scouring pad

■Dishwasher

STAINLESS STEEL

NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

Cleaning Method:

■Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish 31462 (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

■Vinegar for hard water spots

CONTROL PANEL

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY

To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.

On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.

Cleaning Method:

Average soil

■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the

cost of an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate

■Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

■Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions.

Display shows messages

■Is the display showing “PF”, “PF id=27” or “PF id=30”? There has been a power failure. Clear the display. For further information, see the lower oven Use and Care Guide.

■Is the display showing a letter followed by a number? Clear the display. For further information, see the lower oven Use and Care Guide. If the message reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

Microwave oven will not operate

■Is the door completely closed? Firmly close door.

■Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See the lower oven Use and Care Guide.

■On some models, is the Control Lock set? See the lower oven Use and Care Guide.

■On combination oven models, is the lower oven self- cleaning?

The upper oven will not work during the lower oven Self- Cleaning Cycle.

■Is the magnetron working properly?

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

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